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Venture Capital and Private Placements

Overview: Choosing and executing a fundraising strategy can be an overwhelming process for new and mature companies alike. Riveles Wahab understands the needs of early-stage and high-growth companies for responsive, practical, and cost-effective advice from counsel that recognizes the long term impact of each strategy on the company’s management structure and its ability to raise additional funds. Our attorneys counsel on and prepare documentation for a variety of fundraising strategies, including convertible notes, private and series offerings, equity purchases, and a host of other vehicles, structures, and strategies. In addition, we provide general counsel services to emerging companies, including by advising on intellectual property protection and infringement, employment and immigration issues, equity compensation, services and vendor agreements, and other essential investor due diligence matters.

RW provides the following venture capital and private placement services:

Advising on private and series offerings, including under Regulation D and Regulation A+

Early Stage/Startup Fundraising Counsel

First time and even repeat founders are often overwhelmed by the pros and cons of when, how, and under what terms to finance their companies. With an appreciation for the unique needs of startups and in-depth knowledge of developing market trends, Riveles Wahab has successfully guided numerous startups through the fundraising process. Our attorneys frequently counsel on and structure debt, equity, and other early stage financings, including “Friends and Family”, Seed, Angel, and Series A rounds, as well as bridge loans.

Regulation A+

Suitable for established companies not yet ready to take the plunge of an IPO, newly enacted Regulation A+ allows companies to raise up to $50 million while keeping the business’ financial information confidential. Riveles Wahab is on the forefront of helping companies take advantage of this new fundraising mechanism, including by preparing investor agreements and disclosure documents.